Maxim, inDrive to resume operations after meeting EVP requirements
THE Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has allowed Maxim and inDrive to continue operations after both e-hailing firms complied with regulatory requirements.
APAD had earlier issued a Notice of Cancellation of Intermediation Business Licence (LPP) to Aist Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Maxim) and ID Applications Sdn Bhd (inDrive), effective July 24, 2025.
The move followed an audit which found non-compliance, particularly in the failure to ensure their drivers had valid E-Hailing Vehicle Permits (EVPs).
Both companies appealed to the Transport Ministry and were directed to implement corrective measures before the effective date.
'inDrive and Maxim have taken steps to improve their systems to ensure all drivers hold valid EVP before accepting ride requests,' APAD said in a statement.
The companies also granted APAD 'view-only' access to their driver data to facilitate cross-checking with APAD's records.
A random inspection on July 11 confirmed that all sampled drivers had valid permits, based on APAD's internal verification.
'APAD and Road Transport Department (JPJ) found the corrective actions satisfactory, but both firms will be placed under a three-month monitoring period starting July 24,' it added.
Monthly check-ins with APAD will be required and random inspections will continue via the firms' mobile apps to ensure real-time compliance.
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